Summed up: 1) don’t cut your hair super short 2) bring a good pair of tweezers, and don’t use nail polish at all 3) if you’re on birth control, stay on it 4) don’t bring the crappiest product because it’s the smallest. Bring traveling containers instead 5) 3 in 1 shampoo is great 6) if you have a bf and you’re shipping out, just know that there is so much out there and you have no idea. If you don’t wanna leave them, it’s okay. Don’t leave them. But there’s a lot of opportunities out there. Don’t not go because of him.

Miranda made a really great point when she hit on the "what should I do if I'm in a relationship and want the join, but don't necessarily want to leave them or hurt them by going." Joining is never a bad idea. If your relationship is real, that time apart will only make your bond stronger, if not, then like she said there's a whole world out there for you to experience new things and get out of your comfort zone. I know people that've gotten married right after bmt and some right before. One of my brothers got married right before to his high school sweet heart and now their divorced while a close buddy of mine married a girl while he was in tech school that he only started dating a few months before bmt and they're happy as can be with a handsome baby boy. BMT won't ruin a strong relationship. If it's meant to be, they'll be there for you when you get out. So take the leap and everything will work out in the end!

3:28 scared the living shit out of me. beware headset users

@tiffanyvelasquez4062

7 жыл бұрын

Bahahahaah me too!

@SuperSix4

7 жыл бұрын

Same here

@bonniegomez5333

6 жыл бұрын

Yup. Almost peed myself lol

@snipez2600

3 жыл бұрын

Logan Harris I clicked it and didn’t expect much and scared living shit out of myself

I am so happy to see women on here supporting each other and heading to the Air Force. I'll see you there. ✌

Keep these coming. You're incredibly helpful and your energetic and happy personality makes these fun and easy to watch!

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

thanks so much!

I ship out July 25th, I'm so excited!

I leave in 15 days, and this is making me so much more relaxed, and feeling a lot more ready. THANK YOU SO MUCH

@UltimateHorseStudios

8 жыл бұрын

I leave six days after you!

@sabrinavargas4596

8 жыл бұрын

oh no way! That's so legit!!

@Parawhore34

7 жыл бұрын

How was it?!

@kaylanhudson2169

7 жыл бұрын

Update? I'm considering joining and I'm trying to do a lot of research and learn as much as I can.

@blank1505

4 жыл бұрын

Kaylan Edmondson did you end up joining?

Your videos have helped me to finally decide that when I graduate high school this year, I'm going to join the Air Force. Thank you.

@marylouhicks9522

7 жыл бұрын

thisdreameroverhere start your process now. They have delayed entry

Thank you so much for these videos. My daughter is enlisting in June and these videos provided so much useful information, not only for her but for me as a mother. God Bless you and your husband for your service 🙂

Your videos are the best. They've helped me SO much. Especially the very last tip...that has been the biggest battle with myself and you just took all of my worries away. I wish I could hug you! Haha

This was incredibly helpful, along with your other videos. Definitely puts my mind at ease. I leave January 24th, just trying to prepare myself both mentally and physically!

I'm a dude and your videos still help me a lot when you talk about your experience. Helps me feel more confident

on the relationship part, me and my husband, we started dating end of sophomore year of high school and he left for bmt right after hs graduation. and now it's a year later and we are married and now he is supporting my decision on joining :) don't let joining break you guys up. if it's meant to be you'll know :) they'll support you no matter what.

Thank You Miranda for mentioning the boyfriend at the end of this video. It was exactly what my daughter needed to hear. You said it perfect, GREAT ADVICE!!

When your a guy but this is the only video you can find on this stuff cx

@ghostnoodle9721

5 жыл бұрын

Im a simple man. I search something and click on top vid

I really needed to hear that last topic about relationships. You are totally right,I just needed to hear that from someone else. Thanks for all the great advice. You are awesome.

Your videos are so amazing. Thank you for these. I literally feel so much more comfortable heading to basic. Ill be watching the rest!

Love your videos so much! I am currently in the enlistment process and it's great to find up to date videos about BMT, etc. Thank you so much! 😊

I am leaving in 2 weeks I am 38 and I believe you are so great by giving everyone those mature and great advises. Keep it up! you are great help!

I ship out on Monday. I'm so excited. And these videos are really helpful thank you so much for making them

Girl, you are helping me sooooo much. Making me more excited to go.. Thank you oh so much❤️

Thank you so much for these 😭 I have been thinking about enlisting but I wanted to learn more about what happens at BMT and you really helped me thank you 💕

Great video! Your last advice was very true! Love watching your videos 😁

Hello. So I'm on,y a freshman in high school, and I stumbled across your Chanel and I am honestly so happy I did. I am in Air Force JROTC, and have been throwing back and forth joining the Air Force. Your videos honestly help me in my decision and it is a great resource. They are informative but still fun to watch. Thanks, keep doing what you're doing.

Thank you, this is one of the best videos. You covered questions I had.

Ur videos gives me a great relief about the Air Force 😌

Thank you so much. A big fear of mine is leaving my high school boyfriend of 3 years and still going. I have let it talked me out of going to BMT before. I really needed to hear what you said about leaving boyfriends.

@kotaroprince

7 жыл бұрын

Ma'am direct message me.

Thank you for this💜💜💜😊 I hope and pray all is well for you🙏🏽✨💜

thank you for that last part!

Thank you for the video, I am actually contemplating going becuase of the sensitive topic you just discussed and worried but after what you just said it gave me sense of assurance and calmness. Thanks

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

So so glad I could help. I plan on putting up an entire video about that topic, so stay tuned!

@jasminwitter4807

8 жыл бұрын

I will probably see that video after BMT :-(! I love your videos. I will leave on Tuesday, hope to catch up with your journey soon. Thank you again

I am thinking about joining the air force and am talking with a recruiter this week. Your videos are definitely inspiring me more and more every time I watch. Thank you so much for your encouragement and advice with all of this. So excited!

@tealacollins9076

7 жыл бұрын

Maddy Sallee I've been thinking about signing up to be in the Air Force too. My husband is a Navy veteran and he's been answering any questions I have as well as encouraging me to do my research (and I'm pretty much cramming, trying to learn a ton). I still don't quite know how things will go, but I'm starting to lean more towards joining so I suppose there's a chance I might be seeing a recruiter soon. I hope everything is going well for you!

The last bit about not wanting to leave your boyfriend really got me... I've been so back and forth about joining because I don't want to damage my relationship with mine or leave him behind. I still just can't make up my mind. However, thank you for the advice!

@samanthastout9677

5 жыл бұрын

Kylie Eagan I’m in the same position

@paxanimasol1761

5 жыл бұрын

I'm engaged with a 2 year old son and I'm choosing to go in. BMT by summer is the goal. My fiance was very scared and hesitant about me going, but not once did he try to talk me out of it. If whoever you're with truly loves you, they will support you and encourage you to be the best version of yourself you can be. Even if that means leaving them. It's just 2 months. They can visit you at tech school, so it's not like you'll go months and months without seeing them unless you choose not to visit each other at tech school. I have my own personal set of reasons for going in, as I'm sure both of you do. But I guided my fiance into being more comfortable with my choice by mentioning how HE benefits. The family coverage on insurance. The ability to utilize my GI bill when I'm out so he can go to college. The fact that he won't HAVE to work and kill himself physically by being at a demanding job just to make good money. He can spend time with his son, go to the gym, play video games, find new hobbies, etc etc. Given that I will be married going in, the premise is the same. Your guy can only benefit from you going in. The time apart will suck. Entirely suck. But you get phone calls, you write letters every minute you get a chance. It can easily be a test of their devotion to you, and if that relationship fails because of the changes occurring due to you enlisting, then please take my word, it was never meant to be. I held back in high school because of a boy and I wished I wouldn't have. It was my calling to serve, and here I am having to work three times as hard just to keep up with people 11 years younger than me. I'm 29 and I'm doing this. I promise you on everything living and breathing on this earth, I will miss my son more than you'll ever miss a boyfriend. Guaranteed. But I'm looking at the end goal, not the struggle in between. What I'm doing, I'm doing for me. But I'm also doing it for my fiance. I'm doing it for my baby boy. To make him proud, set an example, and encourage him to always aim high. The confidence and inner strength you'll come home with will only make the right man love you more than before you left. Don't. Don't. Don't give up the chance over a guy. Do it for you and if things don't work out, you still have a good job, you have lifelong friends and family, the ability to travel without worrying you'll upset someone etc etc. You will survive and you'll get better and stronger with every struggle along the way. Do what feels right in your gut. If that means enlisting, then take a good deep breath and get on that bus to BMT. You'll be okay. 👌

I'm leaving in January and these have been helping me a lot

this si super helpful. my husband was in the army and made fun on me, how you cant bring facewash and moisturizer. i cant live without it

Great video as always!! I wish I would of known these tips when I went 😊😙

Thanks for saying about the boyfriend situation, it helped me a lot ☺️

This video was really good, thank you so much!!! I’m leaving around September for bmt 😄

i like the last part. Thank you!

awesome. sent this to my daughter. she is a girly girl as well. is worried about hygiene etc. thank you for your advice

AWESOME VIDEOS!! I am thinking about the military and have been for a while. I am 23 and roughly 25 lbs away from weight requirements which is a huge deal since I lost 50 lbs in order to join. My family doesn't really know about my decision but I am 99.9% positive that I want to do this. please keep making videos!! :D

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

that's awesome!! keep it up!

@LegendofNicole

7 жыл бұрын

I am thinking of joining too and I am 23 years old. I need to lose about 20 more pounds for it :>

@heatherlucas3488

7 жыл бұрын

Same! 22 and im about 25 pounds from joining! Im doing army instead of airforce

@kinsleypoll5904

7 жыл бұрын

Hermenegilda Garcia where do you find what weight you have to be because i'm really considering but i know i'd have to lose weight!

@michelles7531

6 жыл бұрын

How is everyone doing ?? I'm an older person joining the AF.... I'm 35 !!! lol. I've lost over 100 lbs so I can join ! I have just about 12 lbs left to go until I'm at the weight requirement. I have had NO luck with any recruiters wanting to talk to until I get to the weight requirement. It's been a bit frustrating but I also understand... would love to hear back how everyone is doing !! :)

MSGT RG Russell Retired Over the years the USAF BMT has changed to fit the times and today it has evolved into a Mix of Air Force and Army in my Opinion. (Which is a very good thing) Know what job you want before signing the dotted line - List them in order top to low. Wait for the Job you want and if not available yet pressure your recruiter till you get it! Be happy is more important. Most Airman never see combat up close like our Army Brothers and sisters do but some Air Force Job’s do! We still get the needed training so here is a break-down of BMT for new recruits It can be fun or can be not so fun - it is up to the person! _ Think of it as Camp for adults with Game levels thrown in. 7 weeks of military training and one week of enjoyment from all your hard work! If you make this choice, prepare mentally - check you self and any attitudes towards authority figure crap. This is not the place for childish non-sense! And its basic not advanced OK - You got through the hard qualifications and testing at MEPs so your cool. Best approach is this is a personal challenge and you will succeed! Upper body prep goes a long way and start way before leaving - delayed enlistment can help serve you in this transition. Also you get paid for that period retroactive and any college goes toward a stripe with pay on the get go! Week 0 - BMT Broken down to Intro to military life - yelling at you and pressure to perform is kids play so don't get worked up and play the game with speed and confidence. Week 2 you begin getting into the actual training and physical fitness while still processing. Week 3 - ramps up and start education and warrior training. Week 4 - TI's relax and you should be getting the hang of it. Week 5 - Real training kicks in - chemical warfare, range, marching skills and of course PT. Week 6 - Ramps up some more - history class and first aid as well as combat stuff to get ready for BEAST week - confidence course REAL FUN! Week 7 - BEAST WEEK. Deploy to the annex for the week and train like combat and defense skills. Exhausting but fun. Team work and cool stuff! This is the real graduation! Week 8 - Airman' week - TI's cool and helpful - get awards and do the Airman's Run, parade and Town pass! Congratulations You did it!

my boyfriend is in basic training for the Navy right now and I plan on enlisting for the air force so this is SOOOO helpful

I'm leaving in 2-4 months! Super nervous. Thank you for the videos!

thank you so much for this video

you're awesome! thank you for the tips:)

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Thanks for watching!

Awesome!

Hey girl! I LOVE your videos! I plan to make some regarding my journey so far, but I'm still waiting on a physical date so I'll start after that. lol I am really looking forward to your tech school videos. I am really curious about the living arrangements and stipulations on décor. I always see videos and people have the blandest looking rooms with boring bedding and all that, so I wonder if it's required to be that way or if we can decorate our rooms at all to make it more comfortable. Thanks so much!

Love ur videos! Learned a lot too and we have the same ikea dresser! Lol

@mirandagollnick

7 жыл бұрын

lol! thanks for watching!!

thank you for this!!! i was worried about whether or not i would be able to stay on the pill. i don't want to have to go through the nausea all over again if i had to restart the pill. i hope i can stay on it!

Thank you so much for the tips! Watching your videos making me feel so much better. By the way, were you in active duty or reserve?

Great advice !👍 It was all very helpful 😊 I leave December 6th

@brittanyhynes2211

7 жыл бұрын

Angel Echevarria I leave the same day!!!

@deangelchanel

7 жыл бұрын

I leave the same as you too! :)

Aww wow this is important for me to see

This video was very helpful. I do have a question though.Are you allowed to take a razor?

Hey bro great vid. Though I wish you stated these were more about makeup and shit. I was expecting more talk about drill sergeants and shit.

I honestly never hear of anyone being from Illinois unless they're obviously here or in a close state! I'm so excited now 😅

I love your videos I just got a very good score on my asvab and I'm planning on doing Air Force reserve. You are an inspiration!

Hi my name is Emily and I ship out 20170516 :) I have a long distance relationship with my boyfriend and he is currently stationed in Alaska who is 600% supportive of my time at basic training, but I know the feeling, I don't want to "leave" him for 9 weeks just because we talk every day!, I'm so happy you decided to make these videos.. they've helped me with anxiety so much ❤️

I leave February 7th and I am so incredibly nervous but these videos really are helping me to relax. thank you!

@irisstickley7466

7 жыл бұрын

Rachel Sommer I do too!

@rachel1226x

7 жыл бұрын

Really?! Awesome!!! Maybe I'll see you around! Haha :)

@estrella4468

7 жыл бұрын

Rachel Sommer I'll be there 7 days after you

@freakishlypeculiar

7 жыл бұрын

Rachel Sommer Good luck!!!!!

Your videos help me a lot! You mentioned your acne outbreak. Through my teen years I always had bad acne, and it's improved, but I still don't have nice skin. I'm very insecure about it, and I guess my question is, is this something they make fun of you for? Do other girls have it too? Thanks!

i leave at the end of febuary!!! thank you so much💚

@SKULLCUTTIE1

7 жыл бұрын

Brooke Wedgworth i leave feb 28!

To prepare for basic would you consider training to run a mile and a half or practice running the 30 to 40 mins straight? I'm enlisted (waiting on my job to open) and I'm not sure which is better.

Will you do doing more videos? I see you only have 3 public videos

Could you do a video of how life is now for you in the Air Force?

Can you please make a videos on the whole process like the PaperWorks and everything

If I remember correctly, my sister had her hair cut at basic and her hair was lopsided in her photos. lol so that is good advice.

"Have kids and be very broke" LMFAOO

I am a really heavy sleeper and I want to know some of your tip for waking up in the morning

Thanks so much for your videos! Q: In BMT are you allowed to wake up earlier than everyone else and use the bathroom/shower? Q: Were you allowed to use makeup on picture day. If yes, was the makeup you were allowed to use in your civilian bag. Or were you only allowed to use what you buy at the bx? Thanks so much in adavance.

In your last video, you said you have to wake up at 4:45, how much time do you have to get dressed, brush your teeth and put your hair up? Also, what time do you have to be in bed and lights out?

How hard could it really be , it's the freaking airforce

Girl, yes, I love my big eyebrows and having them grow out was a perk I was looking forward to! lol 😝

Speaking about products if anyone sees this... do you have to pour your facial cleansers and products into specific bottles or can you take the bottle it comes in ??

i left a comment under your other video about having your period while you're in training, but also how do you go about getting your license while in the air force?

Do you have any tips for dudes going to the AF? It's probably difficult because a guy's experience is probably a lot different, but I'd like to hear something

time to let my inner beast grow out LOL

hey. I ship for BMT in december and I love your advice. I also live in Illinios.. chicago actually. I just graduated highschool and im just so nervous to start this journey but at the same time really want to get it over with. if you have any advice like psychologically/mentally that would be great!

@Blarsen

8 жыл бұрын

what day in December? I leave the 6th.

@ToTBlacksmith

8 жыл бұрын

Embrace the moment. It's perfectly normal to feel nervous. It's a new experience that you can only prep so much for. The mentality I'd say go in with would be "It's necessary to get to where I want to be". Just focus on the light at the end of the tunnel and that 8.5 weeks will fly by. The first week and a half are the worst because you're getting thrown into a new lifestyle, but after that honestly you're just there and by then you'll make a few friends and you'll be laughing at half the stuff you go through. Plus it's always fun when you see the newer trainees come in and get yelled at if you're ever outside when they get to your building.

Hi Miranda, thank you for your videos. They have helped shed some insights on BMT. I was wondering when you were in BMT, were their older ladies with you? I am 38 and physically fit, and hopes to enlist in the Air Force Reserves later this year, but I would hate to be the only older woman there (the cut-off age is 39 for the AF Reserves).

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

Oh yes! We had manyyyyy older women. It was never anything anyone ever made a big deal about, we were all in it together!

What do the girls do when they do have their period? Like for long marches or long days, do they let you take care of yourself or are they strict with that stuff as well?

Can you post a link to the 3-1 wash you used please? I need to buy some for BMT I live in November

im thinking about enlisting in the Air Force

Can you take the asvab test at school if you are in high school?

can you do a dorm / house tour ?

@kotaroprince

7 жыл бұрын

Direct message me.

How long have you been in?

Is there any restrictions on what you're allowed to bring?

how much time do you have to shower? and thanks for the helpful tips

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Each day is different? Starting off you'll only get about 3 min, but through out your time you'll get more and more. By the 6th week you'll prolly have 5-8 min. It doesn't sound like long but when you're in a crowded room with naked girls you'll just want IN and OUT!

did you go after college or before college? and how is the whole process of joining the airforce and how do I go about doing that? do you think anyone could do it?

I know that you said to stay on birth control and you talked about the pill, but do you know anything about any other birth control methods? I personally use the nuva ring. i change it every month... so if i have a prescription for it, will i still be able to have that available to me?

do you know if the 3 in 1 shampoo is tested on animals? I typically use animal tested products. Would this be an issue for basic?

What did you pack?

So not even nail polish on our toes ? Lol yes I'm a girly girly too! So without my hair being curled and my nails done is gonna be a big change lol. But congrats !!! I leave for basic on the 23rd two weeks from today !!

@mirandagollnick

8 жыл бұрын

yes girl even on your toes! I had a male MTI and he couldn't come in when we were changing or showering so he couldn't see if you did have your toes painted, but if you have a female MTI they could! So i'd deff take it all off just to be safe. And thats awesome!! Enjoy your time at boot camp, you'll be looking back on in for the rest of your time in the Air Force!

3:35 made me jump so badly oh my god

The 3IN ONE SHAMPOO/CONDITIONER /BODYWASH? I been looking for it !everywhere! but dnt know the name so maybe I can find it on Amazon .

so I have blonde hair and I do dye it black. you are literally the only girl that has mentioned ANYTHING about dyed blonde to black hair, what should I do before I go to BMT? i dont know how to get it back to my original color and I leave in december.

@mirandagollnick

7 жыл бұрын

JaNae Jensen hey girl! So i know coloring your hair from black to blonde can be a huge challenge, so I would keep it black and if it does start to show you can tell your MTI and they will send you to the salon to get it colored and get you back in regs. But DO NOT have them cut it!!!! Worst hair cut ever haha.

@janaejensen5367

7 жыл бұрын

Miranda Gollnick thank you so much!!!! seriously, you're the only person to mention this! haha

did you go reserves or active duty?

what is your experience with dual air force married couples? officers specifically if you know any...

i was really worried about be allowed tweasers. that is good news

I know this is random, but what brand was the 3 n 1 shampoo? I looked but couldn't find the right one I don't think

@leanngreen8517

6 жыл бұрын

Maggie Reetz seriously I have been stalking all the comments to find out hahaha

@maggiedarnell5261

6 жыл бұрын

LeAnn Green sameeeee 😂

what do airmen with the rank of E3 do..... also what is the best traveling job in the air force?

I know you said that mostly not a lot of girls got their periods but what would you do when you did?

Were there any single mothers in basic and tech with you? I have a 2 year old and shared custody. Just wanted to know if there are any tips from friends or coworkers.